Functional Medicine

For most of us, the first telltale signs of aging show up in our skin – and it’s no wonder: Our skin really takes a beating: exposed to sun, wind, dry air, and extreme fluctuations in temperature, not to mention nutritional and hormonal influences that contribute to aging skin. [Read more]

A healthy lifestyle does not necessarily mean you have to exercise for hours each day, but it does require some physical activity each day. A simple way to increase your exercise is to walk more often. Walking is a simple way to enjoy healthy living without taking unnecessary risks. [Read more]

NES miHealth is a handheld biofeedback device that helps recharge your energy levels. The NES miHealth uses a non-invasive, highly effective approach to easing stress, releasing blocked energy, correcting energy flow within the body, and re-educating muscles, nerves and organs to improve overall health and well-being. [Read more]

Are you getting enough B vitamins? B vitamins are vital to many of the body’s most important functions, yet despite their availability in certain foods, many people still don’t get enough to maximize their health benefits. Unlike other vitamins that are unique to themselves, there are a total of eight B vitamins, and together, they make up the vitamin B complex. [Read more]

One of the simplest yet truest health-related aphorisms is this: “You are what you eat.” Quite simply, every food or beverage you consume has an effect on your body and your health, and every day, you could be making food choices that are having a very negative effect on your health and even your lifespan. [Read more]

In the U.S., more than 27 million adults have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA). It is the most common joint disease in the world - one that is hallmarked by the joint pain that is, at times, severe. Treating your joints right can minimize the pain so that you can maintain mobility and independence in spite of your diagnosis. The tips below can help, though you should always consult with your physician. [Read more]

One of the main reasons that sugar is creating such a health concern in the United States is that it is everywhere. Even foods that many people perceive as healthy, such as packaged fruits and vegetables, are often glazed with sugar to add a bit more sweetness to the naturally sweet item. This overabundance of sugar should be a big concern for anyone who is trying to lose weight. Even with the help of a weight loss program, it can be far too easy to fall into a number of common hidden sugar traps. [Read more]

With a host of nutritional benefits, products made with sunflower seeds are becoming welcome alternatives Summer is here and with it comes one of nature’s most delicious flowers. Famous for their luminous color and towering stalks, sunflowers produce seeds that are commonly eaten as a salted snack, but did you know that sunflower seeds can […]